Spirit of Christmas Observances in Plattsmouth
Christmas celebrations greet Plattsmouth with snowbound scenes and church programs. St Luke’s held carol services and a children’s program at the A O U W Hall. Presbyterian staged In Santa Claus a Fraud with a courtroom set and a Santa verdict of not guilty. Methodist and Christian churches hosted festive Eve services with trees, candy, and a Santa visit.
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St. Luke's Church
St. Luke's Episcopal Church
A. O. U. W. Hall
Presbyterian Church
Presbyterian Sunday School
Methodist Episcopal
Mainstrest
Clara Mae Morgan
C. 8. Johnson
Santa Claus
Christian Church
Moore
Stites Weds Mabel Stewart In Ainsworth Iowa
Al va E Stites, popular Union druggist, married Miss Mabel Stewart at the bride’s parents home in Ainsworth Iowa on December 22. The Ledger notes the union among Union’s social circles and expects the couple to settle here soon.
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Alva E. Stites
Mabel A. Stewart
Bride
Ainsworth
Iowa
Stites
Mabel Stewart
J. M. Stewart
Ledger
Alneworth
Alva KE. Stites
Union
Mr. Stites
J. H. Taylor
Union Ledger
Murray Dance at Jenkin's Hall On New Year's Eve
Murray dancing club hosts a dance at Jenkin's hall in Murray on Friday night December 31. Jacob's Orchestra from Omaha provides music. Members admitted free. non members pay 75 cents at the door for a general good time.
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The
Dancing Club of
Murray
Jenkin's Hall
Jacob'a Orchestra
Omaha
Died in hospital at Lincoln
Jessie Gilmore Walker died in a Lincoln hospital on December 25 1809 at age 21 years 1 month and 12 days after surgery for appendicitis. She was born near Plattsmouth Cass county and married Dr A B Walker in 1909 at Nehawka. Funeral Saturday at United Brotherhood church with burial in Horning cemetery. she is survived by her parents husband three sisters and two brothers.
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Lincoln
Nebraska
Jessie Gilmore Walker
Jessie Gilmore
Wiliam Gilmore
Cass County
Plattsmouth
A. B. Walker
Nehawka
Burlington
United Brothern
Horning
Population Increase Reported By Oklahoma Letter
John Murray Jr of Alya Oklahoma reports a double joy as his family welcomes a 12 pound baby girl. He notes the harshest winter yet seen in Oklahoma with heavy snow and three weeks of freezing weather likely delaying spring farming. He sends cheer to Plattsmouth Cass county and praises the Daily Journal’s progress toward becoming one of the state’s five cities.
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Oklahoma
John Murray, Jr
Alya
Okla
Murray
Plattsmouth
Cass County
Daily Journal
Christmas Wedding Unites Lindholm and Adams in Cass County
Miss Stella Lindholm wed Adam in a ceremony at F. Lindholm’s home west of the city. Rev. Austin of the M BE Church officiated before relatives and intimate friends who extend good wishes for a long and prosperous married life.
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F. Lindholm
Stella Lindholm
Adam
Fred Nagele, Jr
Cass County
Austin
M. BE
John Messinger Jr Visits City To Renew Journal Subscription
John Messinger Jr a leading farmer from Caga county visited the city today calling at the Journal office to renew his subscription to the semi weekly. He is noted as a reliable worker who avoids delinquency with the printer and lives about two miles south of Cullom.
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John Messinger, Jr
Caga County
Journal
John
Cullom
Death at Weeping Water Child Dies of Pneumonia
Special from Weeping Water dated December 23 reports Julia Willis eight daughter of Mr and Mrs Will Willis died last evening at her grandmother home. Death caused by pneumonia. Parents in Oklahoma unable to reach bedside. child lived with grandmother to attend school.
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Julia
Will Willis
Oklahoma
man killed by freight train near Cedar Creek Idaho
Inez McMahan, a laborer at Atwood Newell stone quarries, was struck by eastbound train No. 87 near Cedar Creek and ground to pieces. The stormy night drove him to walk the track. remains scattered from a half mile west to east of Cedar Creek. No alcohol involved. train crew not at fault. undertakers Stander Bros. took charge. burial in Waldradt cemetery.
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Inez
McMahan
Cedar Creek
Oreapolis
Atwood-Newell Atone
Stander Bros
Louisville
Waldradt
A Slight Stroke of Paralysis Strikes Local Grocer
Mr. A. W. White, a well known city grocer, suffered a slight stroke early Christmas morning. His left side and throat were affected, making speech impossible at first. His condition improved and he is confined to bed but not considered serious. he is expected to return to work within a few days.
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A. W. White
White
Pleasant Christmas Gathering at the Cook Home
A festive Christmas visit filled the Cook home near town with guests including Mr. and Mrs. Sam Cashner of University Place Miss Nellie Dreamer and Miss Ida Johnson of Lincoln Mr. and Mrs. Fred Dreamer and children Ruth and Stanton and Miss Cora Rung of Alvo.
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Cook
Mra
B. Cook
Sam Cashner
University Place
Nellie Dreamer
Ida Johnson
Lincoln
Joyous Christmas Gift Blesses Brittian Home
A 12 pound baby boy was born Friday to Mr and Mrs John Brittian. The newborn brings Christmas joy as the mother and infant are reported doing nicely. The father expects to resume duties at Burlington shops by January first.
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John Brittian
Jack
Burlington Shops
Marriage Planned for Next Wednesday in Cass County
C L Graves and son Harry announce the wedding of Harry to Misa Jenile E Marks, daughter of Mr and Mrs W H Marks. The ceremony will be at the bride’s parents home on Wednesday evening December 29 at 8 o clock, officiated by Rev Arthur Perry of Nebraska City.
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C. L. Graves
Harry
C. L
Casa County
Sterling
Misa Jennile E. Marks
W. H. Marks
Union
Arthur Perry
Nebraska City
Force
Union Ledger
Cass County
Pleasant Plattsmouth Loyal Mystic session fosters charity
Friday evening Plattsmouth council No. 123 of the Loyal Mystic Legion of America held a pleasant meeting. Members were urged by the spirit of peace and goodwill and coal was provided to needy companions. Afterward a banquet featured refreshments prepared by the social committee.
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Plattsmouth Council No. 123
Mystic Legion of America
Plattsmouth Council
Nebraska
Ruffner Family Reunion Set After Turkey Feast at Duncan
Home at Duncan Nebraska hosts a reunion for Mr. and Mrs. P. E. B. Ruffner with a 20 pound turkey presented by son Grover. Attending are Grover Roy Dodge and Horace Ruffner from Omaha, Perry from South Omaha, and others. Will Ruffner of St. Louis will be absent due to business.
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P. EB. Ruffner
Grover
Duncan
Neb
Ruffner
Roy Dodge
Horace Ruffner
Omaha
Perry
South Omaha
Will Ruffner
St. Louis
Farmers Elevator Directors Meet In December
The board of directors of the Farmers Elevator convened at Cedar Creek to adjust business matters and set the date for the annual stockholders meeting for January 4. Members J Schuetter and Job Abert Priaa attended the December session.
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J"schuetter
Job Abert Priaa
Cedar Creek
Farmers’ Elevator
Divorce Granted in Eidenmiller Case for Susan Eidenmiller
In district court Judge Travis held a brief session to hear Susan Eidenmiller v John T. Eidenmiller. The petition for divorce was found true and the defendant did not appear. The decree granted to the plaintiff includes custody of the minor children.
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Travis
Segalon
Susan Eidenmiller
John T. Eidenmiller
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Yale
Seata
Crier
Ed, Zuckweiler
Will Schmidtmann, Jr
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Joe Eaton
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Mother Goose
Sand
Pierrot
Queen of May
Jack Frost
Jack O Lantern
April Fool
Godess of Liberty
Columbia
Christmas Watts
Christmas Walta
Santa
Dame Rumor
History
A. E. Walker
Gedar
Atwood-Newell
Harry E. Graves
Jennie E. Marks
Christman
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